Columbia kept the Dartmouth lead to around five for much of the second half, but the Big Green held on at the end for a 67-57 win and a berth in the NCAA tournament.
While the Crimson did miss the opportunity this time around to play for the Ivy championship, it's to Harvard's credit that the team set up the opportunity.
And while there isn't the opportunity for a trip somewhere else this season, there is still one good opportunity left.
Tuesday's regular-season finale at Dartmouth--expected to be a sell-out--gives Harvard the chance to sweep Dartmouth for the year and claim second place for itself.
Second place doesn't really mean much, but the opportunity for a season sweep of the Crimson's main rival is priceless.
This time, the Crimson should be ready to answer.